Category Archives: Skinny’s Thoughts

No more school – summer holiday madness begins

Posted on 27 July, 2010 by Nicki

Going to spend the next couple of days working out places to go and things to do for FREE!!  Well, for the price of some petrol and a picnic.  Certainly the beach will feature, will try to get to Barmouth … Continue reading →

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Marks and Spencer to sell ‘plus size’ clothes to three-year-olds

Posted on 24 July, 2010 by (author unknown)

Marks and Spencer has begun selling “plus-size” clothing for
children as young as three in an attempt to dress a new generation with
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Got to grips with my drawers the other day.

Posted on 23 July, 2010 by Nicki

Needed a lie down afterwards! Oh how cluttered they where – not now though – I’m talking about cupboard drawers, not knickers by the way. I only sorted through 5 but my god, the rubbish that was in them!  Now I … Continue reading →

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Is obsession part of the scale of commitment?

Posted on 20 July, 2010 by Nicki

Very deep I know, but you can be committed to something without being obsessed. However, if you’re obsessed about something, does that mean you are over committed (or should be committed!) SS said she wanted a piece of what I … Continue reading →

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Did lots of walking yesterday

Posted on 20 July, 2010 by Nicki

Went out for 2 miles with BF in the morning, 6 miles with SS in the evening then DS1 and I did a further 3 after that!! I buggy walked with BF, well she pushed the buggy and we talked … Continue reading →

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Weigh in day – good news!

Posted on 19 July, 2010 by Nicki

After 4 months of not losing weight – I have had my second loss in a row.  Silly isn’t it, I now feel I can conquer the world, good news on the scales has set my mood for the day!  … Continue reading →

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Just been for a mooch in Jems Dress Agency Oswestry

Posted on 16 July, 2010 by Nicki

Its a fantastic place – soon as you go in you are greeted with a riot of colours, texture and friendliness.  I’ve been plucking up the courage to pop in for a while.  I went in last year looking for … Continue reading →

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Sports Day was cancelled but we still had a picnic

Posted on 16 July, 2010 by Nicki

I love picnics – I love the process of opening all the little pots and silver foils packages and finding out whats inside, seeing the kids get all excited at the sight of a sarnie – makes me giggle. We … Continue reading →

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School sports day today – subject to weather

Posted on 15 July, 2010 by Nicki

The boys primary school has their sports day today but its been raining this morning and the thought of sitting on a cold, wet field is not something I fancy!! We are scheduled to have a picnic afterwards and if … Continue reading →

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How to Increase Your Treadmill Workout Intensity?

Posted on 14 July, 2010 by (author unknown)

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I’ve been doing speed interval training these last 2 weeks and have really noticed a difference in my road running time.
Francine asks what she should do for better interval workouts when using her treadmill that has only minimal 1% … Continue reading →

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